LPN - 12.5 shifts
Logansport, IN, US, 46947
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About Logansport State Hospital:
Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.
Salary Information:
This position's salary will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.
Summary/Objective:
A Licensed Practical Nurse performs nursing care of patients with physical and/or mental disabilities. We are hiring day shift LPNs for 12.5 hour shifts.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Administers medications or treatments prescribed by a physician
- Observes patients/residents and keeps accurate patients' records concerning vital signs, etc.
- Contacts physicians and takes orders in the absence of a professional nurse
- Assists in specialized programs for patients such as re-motivation groups, sensory stimulation and behavior modification after completion of designated in-service training program
- Assists physicians in physical examination of patients/residents
- Orders supplies and medicines.
The job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Preferred Experience:
Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Indiana
Requirements:
- Must have and hold a valid LPN license from the State of Indiana
- Specialized knowledge of principles of nursing care and ability to apply them
- Working knowledge of sanitary conditions, proper housekeeping and personal hygiene
- Working knowledge of patients/residents behavior and its meaning
- Ability to maintain patients/residents records and prepare reports
- Ability to maintain good relationships and direct work of other paraprofessional and nonprofessional staff
- Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
- Ability to safely set up and administer medications and treatments
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
- Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
- Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
- Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- Group life insurance
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
- 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- New Parent Leave
- Free Parking
- Free LinkedIn Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: Kokomo
